by editor | 7 Sep 2021 | Climate, Event, SLAM
Every 5 years, we get a series of updates from the top climate scientists around the world about the state of our shared climate. This is the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report, and the first part is coming out tomorrow. We can expect it to...
by editor | 7 Sep 2021 | SLAM
Spring has sprung! So are you ready to shake off the winter doldrums and get out there? No matter if you’re locked down or not – you can still don a pair of gloves (and a mask if required!) and roam the streets and parks of your neighbourhood. And if...
by editor | 27 Aug 2021 | Event, Habitat, Monthly Forum, SLAM
New England is home to some remarkable birds, and with a number now being threatened by climate change as well as loss of habitat, Sustainable Living Armidale (SLA) will host a presentation on protecting its threatened birds of prey species on Thursday, 2 September at...
by editor | 27 Aug 2021 | AACSGaM, Event, SLAM
RSVP to stand in solidarity with Wangan and Jagalingou’s call to respect their human rights! Adani’s destruction of the Wangan and Jagalingou lands, water, and culture is a violation of their human rights. The Wangan and Jagalingou have called for an immediate...
by editor | 27 Aug 2021 | Energy, Event, SLAM
Renewable energy is here. As states move ahead building Renewable Energy Zones across Australia, there is no better time for regional communities to plan for what we want the transition to look like for us. Join us as we launch our handbook on how local communities...
by editor | 27 Aug 2021 | Climate, Event, Habitat, SLAM
Over June and July, thousands of kids across the country picked up their paint brushes and pens to help raise awareness of Australia’s threatened plants and animals through the 2021 Wild At Art threatened species art competition for kids. The result? An incredible...
by editor | 27 Aug 2021 | SLAM, Waste
Amelia, a local TAFE student wants to know if you use City to Soil’s biodegradable bags or not and how much you think the council should charge for them. » Do the anonymous one minute survey now
by editor | 27 Aug 2021 | AACSGaM, Event, SLAM
Register now for this bucket list, life-changing, wild run – choose to run 6km, 20km or 50km – only 100 places available. The ‘For Wild Places’ crew have teamed up with The Wilderness Society to create the Pilliga Ultra to raise awareness and funds...
by editor | 10 Aug 2021 | Climate, SLAM
Worse fires, longer droughts, and more severe floods — the projections from one of the world’s most significant reports on climate change make for scary reading. The latest IPCC report says that within a decade, global warming could push temperatures to 1.5...
by editor | 9 Aug 2021 | Climate, SLAM
Statement from civil society organisations Moving on from a loud argument about a distant target The political debate about climate change in Australia is stuck on whether the Federal Government should commit to net zero climate pollution by 2050. This is largely...
by editor | 22 Jul 2021 | Event
The coordinating committee takes care of the administration of our association and undertakes planning. It is made up of the convenor, the secretary, the treasurer and representatives from the various subgroups. The current committee: Helen Webb (Convenor) Andrew...
by editor | 12 Jul 2021 | SLAM
Do you want to know more about how your food choices can contribute to planetary health and sustainability while also meeting your nutritional needs? Then tune into this talk with Dr Amy Ashman, dietician and climate activist. This SLA forum was recorded via zoom in...
by editor | 4 Jul 2021 | Event, Local Food, Monthly Forum, SLAM, UNE |
The future of food – a forum on climate health and sustainable living in Armidale Presented by Dr Jen Hamilton (UNE) and Dr Sujata Allan (Armajun AHS) from the Armidale Climate and Health Project and funded by Adapt NSW, this project aims to bring climate change...
by editor | 4 Jul 2021 | Event, SLAM
Expressions of Interest invited Two opportunities have opened up to join the SLA Executive Committee in the roles of Convenor and Treasurer. We are seeking Expressions of Interest from enthusiastic and committed individuals with a desire to support the growth of...
by editor | 4 Jul 2021 | SLAM
Sustainable living, jobs, education, land-use and environmental awareness will be key to Armidale’s future, according to the outgoing Convenor of Sustainable Living Armidale (SLA), Tanya Howard. ‘During the drought the importance of food security, water access and the...
by editor | 4 Jul 2021 | Climate, SLAM
Have you, like me, been enchanted by the pictures of tiny houses on the web and the alternate life possibilities that they hold out? While tiny houses could be described as a new phenomenon, Henry David Thoreau built and lived in his own tiny house in the mid 1800s in...
by Elizabeth O'hara | 23 Jun 2021 | AACSGaM, Habitat, SLAM
Photo from Armidale Express, 3 July 2015, ‘Beth still battling three decades on’. Beth Williams was well known to many of us in SLA for her indefatigable submission writing, clarity of thought and focus. She was a valued campaigner against the...
by editor | 23 Jun 2021 | Climate, Habitat, SLAM
The current drought has had a major impact on trees on the tablelands and western slopes. In some areas tree canopies have wilted and browned off. Sites most affected include rocky ridges and hillslopes with shallow soils with low water-holding capacity, typically on...
by Elizabeth O'hara | 24 May 2021 | Habitat, SLAM
Armidale Regional Council has its Koala Management update on exhibition . Submissions close 10pm Monday 31 May 2021. ‘The purpose of this Koala Management Strategy is to encourage the conservation, management and rehabilitation of areas of natural vegetation...
by editor | 20 May 2021 | Climate, Event, SLAM |
Join us to strike for the climate this Friday!! GATHER at 9.30 at Curtis Park for inspiring speeches, music & petition signing (program below). Then march with us at 11am from the park, through town to the post office to send the petition to Canberra! We are COVID...
by editor | 20 May 2021 | Climate, Event, SLAM, SNELC |
DUE TO LACK OF BOOKINGS WE HAVE POSTPONED THIS EVENT AND WILL PROVIDE UPDATES SOON The purpose is to provide feedback to workshop participants and the wider community about the project’s findings, to further connect with neighbours on topics related to climate...
by editor | 20 May 2021 | Energy, Event, SLAM
Sustainable Living Armidale & the Armidale Regional Council are sponsoring a Free Community workshop as part of the Climate Emergency Program Do you want to reduce your energy Bill? Do you want to reduce your energy footprint? or both? Join the ‘I CAN DO...
by editor | 20 May 2021 | SLAM
Expressions of Interest invited Two opportunities have opened up to join the SLA Executive Committee in the roles of Convenor and Treasurer. We are seeking Expressions of Interest from enthusiastic and committed individuals with a desire to support the growth of...
by editor | 12 May 2021 | Climate, Event, Local Food, SLAM
We’d like to invite you to the Armidale Climate and Health project Open day and creek walk on Saturday 15th May! All welcome to come along to this family friendly event with free lunch, live music, dancing and a creek walk. Free registration. How do we build...
by editor | 12 May 2021 | Climate, SLAM
More than 200 members of the community, including many families and school students, enjoyed a signature Autumn day in Armidale’s Civic Park on Saturday, April 24th, to show their interest in and support for ‘Restoring the Earth’ – the theme of this year’s Earth Day....
